The Worst of the Beyoncé Inauguration Outrage

It's official: We've run out of problems in this country. Oh sure, the U.S. is nearly bankrupt and gun violence is a terrible epidemic, but the nation has arguably spent more time this last week worrying about a college kid's fake girlfriend that any of that. And now our manufactured outrage has shifted to Beyoncé, one of the most beloved stars in American music, because she apparently lip-synced the National Anthem at yesterday's Presidential Inauguration. We're almost certain it was still her voice, though. Just previously recorded in a studio so it would sound perfect for such an important and honorable occasion. And it did.

Of course, that doesn't stop the outrage. Some are left wondering if what she did was "appropriate," and Vulture is already questioning who betrayed the country more: Lance or Beyoncé? Don't worry, Lance hates America more. But now, Kelly Clarkson is the only voice we can trust, because she sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" live yesterday, and because we've officially run out of problems. Let's just hope Beyoncé makes it up to us at the Super Bowl.

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